Kentucky Derby 2012: Post Time and TV Schedule for Saturday's Action
The 2012 Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, and you need to check out this TV schedule and list of horses to watch during tomorrow's race before post time.
The 138th Running of the Roses kicks off at Churchill Downs tomorrow with a starting time at 6:24 pm, but there is much more than just the race itself.
Horses to Watch
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Alpha
Alpha hasn't had a good start in what seems like a lifetime, but if he can get out of the gate quickly, he should win it all. That's how fast Alpha can be.
Union Rags
Union Rags is one of the top picks to win this year's Derby. He stumbled at the Florida Derby, however, and finished third in a race he was supposed to run away with. That has his stock dropping, but he is definitely still in the mix for No. 1 in the power rankings.
Bodemeister
Bodemeister is so high on everybody's list because he crushed his competition at the Arkansas Derby: He won by a ridiculous nine lengths over the next horse. If that's any indication of how he will do tomorrow, Bodemeister is in for a big race.
Potential Steals and Smart Moves for Your Money
I'll Have Another
The most consistent horse in the field, I'll Have Another is ranked much lower than usual because the ultra-consistent horse finished sixth at the Saratoga. Have no fear, however, as he will be back in form on Saturday after the worst race of his career.
Creative Cause
Continuously improving, Creative Cause looks like he could shock the world at Churchill Downs, and I am high on him after seeing his stamina.. His stock is low, and the rewards are high. If you're looking for a potential steal, this is your horse.
Hansen
Getting the No. 14 post instead of the dreaded rail post has him riding high, and now that he can stalk, he has a chance for the upset.
TV and Radio Schedule for the Best Two Minutes in Sports
| 9:30 a.m. | Kentucky Derby Day Coverage | HRTV | TV |
| 11-4 p.m. | Kentucky Derby Undercard | NBC Sports Network | TV |
| 2-4 p.m. | Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Coverage | HRRN | Radio |
| 4-5 p.m. | Access at the Kentucky Derby/Red Carpet Special | NBC Sports | TV |
| 5-7 p.m. | Kentucky Derby 138 | NBC Sports | TV |
The 2012 Kentucky Derby is a Grade I event with a purse of $2 million. Post time is set for 6:24 pm ET.
Post Positions
| 1 | Daddy Long Legs | Colm O'Donoghue | Aidan P. O'Brien |
| 2 | Optimizer | Jon K. Court | D. Wayne Lukas |
| 3 | Take Charge Indy | Calvin H. Borel | Patrick B. Byrne |
| 4 | Union Rags | Julien R. Leparoux | Michael R. Matz |
| 5 | Dullahan | Kent J. Desormeaux | Dale Romans |
| 6 | Bodemeister | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert |
| 7 | Rousing Sermon | Jose Lezcano | Jerry Hollendorfer |
| 8 | Creative Cause | Joel Rosario | Mike Harrington |
| 9 | Trinniberg | Willie Martinez | Bisnath Parboo |
| 10 | Daddy Nose Best | Garret K. Gomez | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 11 | Alpha | Rajiv Maragh | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
| 12 | Prospective | Luis Contreras | Mark Casse |
| 13 | Went the Day Well | John R. Velazquez | H. Graham Motion |
| 14 | Hansen | Ramon A. Dominguez | Michael J. Maker |
| 15 | Gemologist | Javier J. Castellano | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 16 | El Padrino | Rafael Bejarano |  Todd A. Pletcher |
| 17 | Done Talking | Sheldon Russell | Hamilton A. Smith |
| 18 | Sabercat | Corey S. Nakatani | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 19 | I'll Have Another | Mario Gutierrez | Doug O'Neill |
| 20 | Liaison | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert |
| AE | My Adonis | Elvis Trujillo | Kelly J. Breen |
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